The stereo speakers on the phone can get pretty loud. The audio quality is above average and Poco has laid some emphasis on low frequencies. We didn’t face any issues with wireless audio streaming in our time with the phone. The Poco X3 Pro supports LDAC, SBC, AAC, aptX, and aptxHD Bluetooth codecs. Verdict: Should you buy Poco X3 Pro?

The 33W fast charger bundled in the box can top up around 60 percent of the battery in just 30 minutes. A full charge takes less than an hour.However, the Poco X3 Pro’s main camera performs noticeably worse than some of the alternatives, including Xiaomi's own Poco X3 NFC and Redmi Note 10 Pro. The phone has DRM L1 certification and HD streaming is supported on all relevant apps out of the box. The display is HDR compliant, but as is usually the case on affordable and mid-range phones, there isn’t enough contrast or dynamic range for HDR content to make a notable difference. The software on the phone is Android 11-based MIUI 12 which is quite feature-rich and very familiar. The UI is not the strong point of the Poco X3 Pro, but most of the annoying tidbits – like third-party apps hogging notification shades or update pop-ups while watching videos – can be fixed. On paper it has typical hardware for this class. There's a 48MP primary camera, a basic 8MP ultra-wide,and two terrible 2MP macro and depth cameras. We’re fine with the numbers. We're used to ‘filler' cams in affordable phones. Overall, this Poco X3 Pro feels like a solid phone that’s not particularly striking but one that we could get used to over a few days of usage.

However, at least it’s not quite as bad as the ‘Dare to Leap’ slogan etched into some Realme rivals. A brand name is one thing, but a Facebook-grade inspirational quote? No thanks. When playing a game or watching movies you might notice the speaker above the screen sounds less powerful than the one on the bottom, but it is still far better than a mono speaker. The Poco X3 Pro's screen looks sharp, color is bold, and the fairly large size instantly gives you the sense it’s made for games, video, and other stuff the enthusiast Poco crowd would enjoy. Poco phones seem to be popular among people who like to get a lot of tech for their cash. Benchmark scores and gaming performance show a significant boost over Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 700-series chipsets. Call of duty Mobile defaulted to Very High graphics and High frame rate. We dialed graphics down to ‘High’ for smoother performance.

The visibility under direct sunlight wasn’t a problem. There are three color profiles to choose from. The Standard mode targets sRGB and the Saturated mode targets DCI-P3. The native Auto profile adjusts colors based on ambient lighting. If you ask us, the Standard (sRGB) mode works best. It felt a tad too warm but we could easily fix it by choosing a cooler white point using the color temperature wheel. Power buttons, ports, and fingerprint readers are easily accessible. The X3 Pro further has a hybrid card slot and an IR blaster. There’s also a LED notification light, surely a rarity these days. This phone runs Android 11 with Xiaomi’s MIUI 12 software on top. This is fairly inoffensive, but its icons look, to our eyes at least, far too big fresh out of the box.

The phone scores 2,530 points in Geekbench 5, far greater than the 1,800-ish of Snapdragon 765G phones like the OnePlus Nord. It roughly matches phones like the Samsung Galaxy S20 and OnePlus 7T. On the downside, the heft takes some getting used to, the UI needs some refinements, and there are more contrasty AMOLED display options available in the same budget. The selfie camera is pretty decent, though. It uses a 20MP sensor, just like the more camera-focused X3 NFC. This is a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen with a 1080 x 2400 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. First, second and third impressions are great. There are a few other minor changes. For instance, the Poco branding is now more subtle and the side edges have a matte finish that makes them more resistant to smudges.

Fifth is the mirror flip case for the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro. The case has a built-in stand for easy hands-free viewing whenever you want, where ever you want. The phone case also protects the phone from dust, dirt, scratches and fingerprint smudges. The clear mirror flip has the function of viewing the time, date and weather on the cover just like your phone’s screen. It comes in many attractive colors to enhance your style.